Here is a summary of Brentwood
Fire and Rescue’s emergency responses for the period of May 27 through June 1,
2012.
We responded to 63 emergency
calls for service.
These calls can be broken down
into the following categories:
Fire: 2
Rupture/Explosion: 1
EMS/Rescue: 38
Hazardous Condition: 6
Service Call: 5
Good Intent: 6
False Call: 5
Here is an overview of
significant events from this period’s activities:
Sunday, May 27 at approximately 9:20 am:
E2 was dispatched on a report of
a small fire in a kitchen appliance. Upon arrival, crew members were met by the
homeowner who stated that the fire was out, but wished to have the area
inspected to ensure it had not spread. A toaster in the kitchen had
malfunctioned and caught fire. The cabinets showed signs of flame impingement,
but the fire had been contained to the toaster and had burned itself out before
spreading. BFR members utilized the TIC to make certain the fire had not spread
before assisting the homeowner with removing smoke from the kitchen. With no
hazards found, E2 returned to quarters.
Monday, May 28 at approximately 10:10 am:
E4 was dispatched on a report of
an animal problem. Upon arrival, the homeowner met crew members in the driveway
and stated that they had seen a snake in their garage behind a box. E4 was able
to locate two snakes approximately four foot long and remove them from the
residence. A further check did not reveal any additional animals. The snakes
were transported away from the neighborhood and released in a wooded area without
further incident. With no other hazards found, E4 cleared the scene.
Monday, May 28 at approximately 10:36 am:
E4 was dispatched on a report of a
possible heat related injury. Upon arrival E4 found 1 PT lying on the floor of
their home. Family members advised that the PT had been working in the yard,
began to feel ill, and came inside to cool down. Baseline vitals were obtained,
to include blood pressure, blood glucose level, pulse oximetry and attachment
of the PT to a cardiac monitor. The cardiac monitor strongly indicated that the
patient was having a heart attack. IV access was established, oxygen therapy
was initiated and aspirin and nitroglycerin were administered. EMS arrived on
scene, PT care was transferred, and the PT was loaded into the ambulance for
emergency transport to an area hospital.
Monday, May 28 at approximately 3:15 pm:
E1 responded to a brush fire on
Wilson Pike circle across from Johnson Landscape. Upon arrival, E1 found an approximately 15x3
area involved with a small amount of fire.
E1 extinguished the fire with a pressurized water can and McCloud
tool. A cigarette butt was found near
the area burned. The fire was completely
extinguished and with no further hazards present, E1 cleared the scene and
returned to quarters.
Monday, May 28 at approximately 6:46 pm:
E2 and R1 responded to a reported
personal injury accident near the I65 exit ramp off Concord Road. Prior to
arrival, E2 was notified by BPD units on scene that there was at least 1 PT
entrapped in the vehicle. E2’s officer requested E4 to respond to provide
additional manpower. E2 and R1 arrived to find one vehicle on its right side
facing south. E4’s officer established Command and initiated extrication with
E2 and R1. EMS and C3 arrived and Command was transferred to C3 with EMS taking
patient care. E2, R1 and C3 cut the driver’s side pillars on the vehicle before
making relief cuts at what was now the bottom of the vehicle. E4 arrived on
scene to assist with vehicle stabilization and folding down the roof to allow
access to the PT. One person was extricated while the reported driver, who was
outside the vehicle and walking around, was packaged by a second EMS unit. Both
EMS units transported emergency traffic to an area hospital. E4 and C3 were
released from the scene while E2 remained with PD and TDOT to assist with
further cleanup. Once all hazards were mitigated and the roadway was able to be
opened up again, E2 cleared the scene and returned to quarters.
Friday, June 1 at approximately 3:32 pm:
E1 was dispatched for a report of
a single vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. Upon arrival, E1 found one PT
standing on the side of the roadway, complaining of no injuries. Upon assessing
the PT, a deformity to their collarbone was noted. Initially, the driver of the
motorcycle was resistive to the idea of being taken to the hospital for further
evaluation, but was eventually convinced. The injury was stabilized, and due to
the mechanism of injury, the PT was placed on a long spine board and full
cervical immobilization precautions were taken. They were transported
non-emergency to an area hospital for further treatment.
